It's hard to ignore an election, even a student one.
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Walking through the Australian National University campus is like revisiting last year's federal vote - campaign posters cover every surface and a stroll across Union Court means receiving at least five or six fliers.
Candidates for the ANU student association have been campaigning on issues ranging from an ''epic O week'' to increased mental health services on campus as polling takes place this week.
Running on the independent Golden Ticket, presidential candidate Fleur Hawes was hoping this election was as good for student Independents as the federal vote.
''I think it's something that's really come out of this election,'' she said.
''Students want independent, accountable candidates.''
While voters may not see a prime minister elected on policies referencing harmonicas and ''beer buses'', there are some comparisons to be drawn between the students and their federal counterparts.
Both levels of candidates have played up their soft sides, politicians by kissing babies and students by having at least one adorable dog on hand to attract voters.
And like the last federal election, this year's candidates have suffered some delays.
Student elections were scheduled for last term but were postponed after problems were identified in the new association's constitution.
Despite some similarities, Ms Hawes said it was hard taking any real inspiration from federal leaders.
''I can't say personally I find any of them inspirational at the moment ... '' she said.
''But I don't mind Julia's suits.''
Polling for the ANU student elections closes today.